bridle (noun)

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

bridle, check, curb (verb)

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

bridle (verb)

anger or take offense

"She bridled at his suggestion to elope"

bridle (verb)

put a bridle on

"bridle horses"

bridle (verb)

respond to the reins, as of horses

bridle (Noun)

The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bridle (Noun)

A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.

bridle (Verb)

To put a bridle on.

bridle (Verb)

To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.

bridle (Verb)

To show hostility or resentment.

Bridle

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the "bridle" includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit. Headgear without a bit that uses a noseband to control a horse is called a hackamore, or, in some areas, a bitless bridle. There are many different designs with many different name variations, but all use a noseband that is designed to exert pressure on sensitive areas of the animal's face to provide direction and control.

Bridle

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the "bridle" includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit. Headgear without a bit that uses a noseband to control a horse is called a hackamore, or, in some areas, a bitless bridle. There are many different designs with many different name variations, but all use a noseband that is designed to exert pressure on sensitive areas of the animal's face to provide direction and control.